Asus recently launched the Zenfone 8 series globally. However, it is yet to enter the Indian market as of now. But it is likely that the company will launch the series as the Asus 8Z series in the country. The lineup includes two variants- ZenFone 8 and ZenFone 8 Flip. Although, if the renaming is true, then the moniker for the Indian variant will be Asus8Z and Asus 8ZFlip.
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The series has surfaced online with several leaks and rumors in the past weeks. Moreover, considering its global launch, we have an idea of what it will offer in terms of specs. Earlier, the series was set to launch in India back in May alongside its global launch. However, due to the pandemic, its launch gets delayed. Now, the Asus 8Z series is getting ready for its launch in India:
Asus 8Z Launching Soon in India?
According to Asus India business head Dinesh Sharma, they are working towards the launch of the Zenfone 8 lineup. Asus will soon announce the official launch date of the Zenfone 8 series for the Indian market. Meanwhile, they also made the teaser page of the Zenfone 8 live on its official India website. This suggests an impending launch of the series in India.
On the other hand, we already are aware of the specifications of these devices. Especially considering that globally these handsets were launched back in May. To recall, Asus ZenFone 8 or Asus 8Z comes with a 5.9-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. There is a 4,000mAh battery on the ZenFone 8, along with support for 30W fast charging. The dual camera on the Asus ZenFone 8 comes with a 64-megapixel primary shooter and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera – both using Sony sensors. At the front, there is a 12-megapixel selfie shooter on the Asus ZenFone 8.
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On the other hand, Asus ZenFone 8 Flip / Asus 8Z Flip sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It also packs the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset. In addition, it comes with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. There’s a 5,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging. Its triple camera setup includes a primary 64-megapixel shooter, a 12-megapixel dual pixel image sensor, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens. It also acts as the front camera as well, as it swivels/flips in order to act as a front camera.
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